Cultural Undercurrents in the Post Soviet Space

Most analytical work on Russia and the wider post soviet space defines the region in terms of democratic transition. Research questions largely hinge on why Russia, and many of its ex-soviet neighbours, have not successfully become democratic, or how long will it take for these countries to accomplish their transition, if ever. More pessimistic scholars will point to specific traits of authoritarian institutions which allow regimes like Russia’s or Uzbekistan’s to divide and rule over opposition forces calling for western-style …read more